Yin Zhu

Name

Yin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)

1. 银朱
2. Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum
3. 銀朱
4. Brown Mercuric Sulfide

The Effect of Yin Zhu

Property

Pungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

counteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.

Indications

Scabies, tinea, eruptive disease, stomachache.

Dosage and Administrations

Made into pills and powder with tiny dosage. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder.

Cautions

It is toxic, so be careful when taking orally.